Licensed Daycare in National City, California
5 licensed daycares in National City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official California licensing records.
Childcare costs in National City
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in National City vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 53 kids
ZIP codes covered
All National City licensed centers
Page 1 of 1First Steps Santa Ana #194
National City
Long Beach Learning Tree #486
National City
Los Angeles Kids First Academy #679
National City
Nurturing Hearts Fresno #95
National City
San Diego Playhouse Academy #387
National City
Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.
Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.
How many licensed daycare centers are in National City, California?
What's the average daycare cost in National City?
What staff-to-child ratios apply in National City daycares?
Are subsidies available for daycare in National City?
How do I verify a National City daycare's license?
Search 5 Licensed Centers in National City
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.